what could possibly go wrong?

[FlSwampRat]

I was taken back by this auction add. You can get up to 10# and only $12 shipping too. Doesn't seem like a good idea to suggest "make your own primers" like it's a safe thing for the average person to do. Am I missing something? If I tried making primers I would definitely be missing something(fingers, View attachment 989294 eyes)

Was it posted on 4-1?

 

[denton]

Potassium chlorate is a strong oxidizer. It can be mixed with a fuel to form a propellant. Sugar is reputed to be suitable.

 

[Dudedog]

Opps maybe I should not have added that extra stuff I saw online to the primer mix.....

Potassium chlorate is a strong oxidizer

oxidizer + fuel = burn/bang

 

[stonebuster]

Was it posted on 4-1?

No. Still there along with various pyrotechnic chemicals. No doubt a well trained individual could probably do it but in the wrong hands wouldn't be good. I've detonated over 1 million pounds of high explosives without injuring myself or anyone else. However, I wouldn't advise an untrained person to buy some and give it a go.